Yash Puri, Upnotch Member, is the Founder & Managing Partner at YP Consulting (UK | Malaysia) With over 20 years of experience spanning management consultancy, financial services, and fintech, Yash Puri is a Senior Program Director and seasoned leader in transformation delivery, strategic business development, and stakeholder engagement. Yash’s career includes pivotal roles at Barclays, where he specialized in derivatives strategic and regulatory change programs, and FIS, where he deepened his expertise in front, middle, and back-office operations through leading large-scale system implementations and migrations. His work at industry leaders such as PA Consulting and Deloitte further solidified his skills in complex program recovery and business process improvement. A passionate advocate for diversity, Yash has successfully led large teams in male-dominated industries and actively supports Women in Tech (WIT) networks. As a male ally, he is dedicated to empowering women in finance and mentoring professionals navigating gender and leadership challenges. Yash would make an exceptional mentor for women seeking guidance in breaking barriers in male-dominated fields and for men looking to balance professional and personal growth. He is also seeking mentorship in navigating the transition from decades in corporate roles to establishing himself as a successful independent consultant.